The Saints capitalised on ​Arsenal’s defensive blunders to punish Unai Emery’s side and claim a famous win in Hasenhuttl’s first home game in charge at St. Mary’s. After the game, the Austrian proclaimed of his feelings, via ​Southampton’s ​official website: “Absolutely proud. I’m enjoying every moment today, it was fantastic game we played and the crowd was amazing.

“The moment when we scored to make it 3-2 was unbelievable and I thought the roof was going to go away from the stadium!

Southampton edged out of the relegation zone on goal difference with Sunday’s win, and another victory away to fellow strugglers Huddersfield next Saturday would be another significant step in the right direction for Hasenhuttl’s side.